What we’re about
Welcome to Dot Net Liverpool, a community for developers and tech enthusiasts who are passionate about Dot Net development.
Our group was created to provide a platform for developers to come together, share their knowledge and experiences, and learn from each other. We believe that by bringing together like-minded individuals, we can build a strong and supportive community that can help each other grow and succeed.
Our meetups cover a wide range of topics related to Dot Net development, including web development, mobile development, cloud computing, and more. We invite experienced developers and tech experts to share their knowledge and insights with the community and help us stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.
Our community is open to developers of all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned professionals. We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we encourage members to participate in our meetups, ask questions, and share their ideas.
At Dot Net Liverpool, we value diversity and inclusivity. We welcome members of all backgrounds, genders, and cultures, and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone in our community.
We invite you to join our community and become part of our growing network of Dot Net developers and tech enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, network with like-minded individuals, or simply stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, we have something for you.
Thank you for your interest in Dot Net Liverpool, and we look forward to seeing you at one of our meetups soon!
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There's No Such Thing As Plain Text - with Dylan Beattie
Barclays Eagle Lab Liverpool, 17 Mann Island, Liverpool, GBFor our November meet-up, we are excited to announce Dylan Beattie will be joining us to deliver his talk on "There's No Such Thing As Plain Text".
Software is complicated. Machine learning, microservice architectures, message queues… every few months there’s another revolutionary idea to consider, another framework to learn. And underneath so many of these amazing ideas and abstractions is text. When you work in software, you spend your life working with text. Some of those text files are source code, some are configuration files, some of them are documentation. Editors, revision control systems, programming languages - everything from C# and HTML to Git and VS Code is based on the idea that we’re working with “plain text” files. But… what if I told you there’s no such thing?
When we say something is a plain text file, we’re relying on a huge number of assumptions - about operating systems, editors, file formats, language, culture, history… and, most of the time, that’s OK. But when it goes wrong, good old plain text can lead to some of the weirdest bugs you’ve ever seen. Why is there Chinese in the SQL event logs? Why has the city of Aarhus disappeared? And why does Magnus Mårtensson always have trouble getting into the USA? Join Dylan Beattie for a fascinating look into the hidden world of text files - from the history of mechanical teletypes, to how emoji skin tones actually work. We’ll look at some memorable bugs, some golden rules for working with plain text, and we’ll find out what the phrase “PIKE MATCHBOX” has to do with driving in the Soviet Union.
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We have a selection of food available including Vegan options but if you'd like to know more please drop one of our organisers a message before the event via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/)
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Schedule
Doors open from 18:00
Pizza at 18:30
Intro and welcome 18:40
Speaker Starts 19:00
Close ~21:00 (Don't feel bad if you have to leave early for a train/bus/lift home - no one will be offended)Live Steam Link
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Train - James Street station is a 2-minute walk from the Lab. Liverpool Lime Street is approx 15-20 minutes walking distance.
Driving - Underground parking available.
Bicycle - Cycle rack available.
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